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Read the excerpt from part two of Trifles:

MRS. HALE: "It's a log cabin pattern. Pretty, isn't it? I wonder if she was goin' to quilt or just knot it?"

(Footsteps have been heard coming down the stairs. The Sheriff enters, followed by Hale and the County Attorney.)

SHERIFF: "They wonder if she was going to quilt or just knot it."

(The men laugh; the women look abashed.)

Which theme is best reinforced by the excerpt?

A. The thoughts and opinions of women were not considered noteworthy.
B. The relationships between men and women were somewhat competitive.
C. The daily deeds of women were quite complex and detail-oriented.
D. The dedication that women had for their communities was unmatched.



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Final answer:

The excerpt from Trifles highlights themes of women's thoughts not being valued, competitive relationships between men and women, and the complex and detailed daily deeds of women.


Explanation:

The theme best reinforced by the excerpt is:

  • The thoughts and opinions of women were not considered noteworthy. The men laugh, and the women look abashed when Mrs. Hale wonders about quilting or knotting.
  • The relationships between men and women were somewhat competitive. This is shown through the interaction between the men and women, with the men finding the women's thoughts amusing.
  • The daily deeds of women were quite complex and detail oriented. Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale notice intricate details like quilt pieces, reflecting the complexity of women's daily tasks.

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